Head of Application Development Platforms Original Equipment Solutions (mwd) REF89990C

As part of the Digital Platforms Department your team will be a core contributor to the digitalization initiatives within OESL. As Head of Software & Low-Code Platforms you will lead the development and strategy of OESLs software platforms combining low-code (Mendix) and high-code (Java Python etc.) capabilities to drive development efficiency scalability and innovation.

This role is central to establishing a lean modern and future-ready platform ecosystem as OESL builds its independent IT landscape. You will define the technical direction governance and delivery model for software engineering platforms ensuring they are robust secure and cost-efficient. Leading a team of five engineers you will strengthen OESLs development foundation and deliver scalable sustainable digital capabilities across all business areas working in an agile SAFe setup.

The ideal candidate brings a software engineering background proven leadership and management experience and a passion for building efficient scalable and modern engineering platforms that enable agility and measurable business value.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Define and execute the strategy roadmap and governance for low-code and custom-code platforms (Mendix Java Python etc.)
• Lead and develop a team of engineers fostering collaboration technical excellence and agile delivery
• Oversee and evolve OESLs low-code platform portfolio ensuring stability scalability and reusability.
• Establish and maintain architecture standards best practices and governance models across all platform development activities
• Manage budget vendor relationships and portfolio optimization ensuring efficient and sustainable platform operations
• Collaborate closely with AI & Automation Platforms Cloud Platforms Data & Analytics and Enterprise Architecture to ensure seamless integration and architectural consistency
• Ensure security compliance and performance across all platform-based developments aligned with IT and regulatory requirements
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation through modern engineering practices frameworks and emerging technologies.
• Support agile delivery through the SAFe framework contributing to PI Planning and cross-platform coordination

Qualifications :

• University degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field
• Proven leadership and people management experience in software or platform engineering
• Strong technical background in software development and architecture ideally across low-code (e.g. Mendix) and high-code (e.g. Java ) environments
• Experience in platform governance lifecycle management and scalable solution design
• Demonstrated budget responsibility vendor management and portfolio optimization experience
• Familiarity with cloud-based architectures and agile/SAFe delivery models
• Strong communication stakeholder management and strategic thinking skills
  
  Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

Additional Information :

What we offer:

• Hybrid schedule  Work-life balance is important so we offer a flexible schedule with mobile and flexible working models sabbaticals or cross-border work
• Corporate Benefits  We collaborate with different vendors and we receive discounts for various products - like restaurants fitness programs etc.
• System for Rewarding Improvement Ideas  We have an internal improvement program (Continental Idea Management) that allows you to come up with ideas and to be honored with an attractive bonus (according to your improvement idea)
• Professional development - Many opportunities to develop yourself within the company
• Competitive Compensation in line with your personal contribution & company performance

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Our Commitment

• Influence: We offer opportunities to have a greater impact and reap more rewards professionally
• Initiative: We encourage our people to grow take on greater responsibilities be innovative and gain new capabilities
• New Work: We value the flexibility and agility that makes modern working possible and makes a customer-centric company successful
• One team: We believe in a culture of belonging to a tight team of individuals who can drive success together

These aspects influence the selection process in building our new team of pioneers. We are an exclusive unit to belong to and look forward to meeting you!

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time